Kitchen Safety & Hygiene Essentials

Kitchen Safety & Hygiene Essentials

Year 7 PSHE Cooking for Life: Skills & Choices Lesson 2 of 6

What Dangers Lurk in the Kitchen?

Think about your kitchen at home What could cause accidents? What might make people sick? Share your ideas with the class

Key Vocabulary

Hygiene - keeping clean to prevent illness Cross-contamination - when germs spread from one food to another Safety rules - guidelines to prevent accidents and injuries

8 Essential Kitchen Safety Rules

Create Your Safety Poster

Work in pairs Choose 4 safety rules from the list Create a poster using image cards Include why each rule is important Present to the class in 2 minutes

Preventing Cross-Contamination

Use separate cutting boards for raw meat and vegetables Wash hands after touching raw food Clean surfaces between different foods Store raw and cooked foods separately

Safety Role-Play Scenarios

Scenario 1: Someone spills water on the floor Scenario 2: Using a sharp knife safely Scenario 3: Handling hot pans Act out the correct response Explain why your actions keep everyone safe

Kitchen Safety Quiz

What is cross-contamination? Name two ways to avoid accidents in the kitchen Why must you tie back long hair before cooking? What should you do immediately after a spill?